The Versatility Of The Wire Basket!

In the world of retail, there are so many options of how to display your products that it's easy to feel overwhelmed with it all when it comes down to actually having to choose. One of the main things to bear in mind is to maximise the use of space and make sure your store doesn't look cluttered. 

If you have lots of loose items that need to go somewhere together without spilling out onto other product space, wire baskets are a great way to go. Coming in either three tier or five tier, the wire basket units are ideal for items such as single crisp packets, fruit and veg or loose toys such as balls. They are great for display, presenting the customer with an easy, eye-catching view of the product, whilst keeping the items neatly gathered together. The unit is lightweight and easily moved, making them great for temporary or window displays. The stack is a simple way to use different heights to create interest at different levels, which is a great way to attract customer attention whilst saving space! 

If you want just the baskets and have space to play with, our wire stackable baskets are another great way of keeping looser items together yet well displayed. These baskets come as individual units, but can be stacked on top of each other or used on existing shelves as a way of keeping the shelf tidy. They are great to use along the queue area to encourage impulse buys while customers are waiting. They are very versatile and are perfect for placing end of line products, promotions or sales items. Great for fruit and veg, special offers or for placing at the end of gondola units to promote that special product.

Your Store Decor.

Decorating a store is very, very individual and of course depends on the sort of shop, the sort of products you sell and the size of the premises, not to mention the budget you're on. So when it comes to decorating and dressing up your store, you need to bear in mind your target audience and think creatively. 

For the general shop theme, colours set tone and mood in a shop, so bear in mind the type of atmosphere you want to create. Research colours and effects, for example, red and orange in a food shop can promote a feeling of hunger, whereas pastel hues and whites can be calming and relaxing, which is ideal in a shop selling bath salts and spa products. Spend time considering the mood you want in the store and carefully select your colour scheme. 

Creating eye catching displays are a great way of drawing a customer's attention to a product that otherwise they would have glossed over. Such displays need a clever use of colour (but not too many different ones) otherwise the overall look will be tacky and childish (unless, of course, you are advertising children's products!). So pick your colours carefully and use them to brighten your shop and create focus points to attract customers to a particular promotion or sale. 

The good thing about our units at Shelving4Shops is that they are versatile & re-usable, so you can rework it each time you need a new display. Pegboards are fantastic for promotions as they are so easy to work with & are quick to amend or rearrange when you need to change over a product or advertise a special deal. They are also ideal for hanging items, eg necklaces, for example, & give a bigger space to create really eye catching displays. Don't forget the minor details either, such as the finishing touches. Whether it's a particular piece of artwork behind the counter or a bowl of sweets for customers to help themselves to, it's the small touches will get your store remembered. 

Wall Shelving - A Variety of Heights Available

Here at Shelving4Shops we pride ourselves on being able to offer a large variety of shelving units to our customers. Which is why we’ve made it easier than ever for you to create your ideal shelving arrangement with our high quality range of of wall shelving units, all of which are available in an array of heights and options. All of our wall shelving units are hassle free, and are simple to assemble and put together, allowing you to have that desired clean professional appearance within a short space of time. 

All of our wall shelving units are configurable with adjustable shelf heights and depth, allowing you to adapt the unit to your exact requirements. We understand that continuity is an important aspect within retail, both from a business and customer perspective, which is why our wall shelving bays can be configured and connected together, creating a seamless appearance within the store and allowing you to layout your store in the most efficient way possible.  

A variety of heights are available with our wall shelving units. These include 1.8m, 2.1m and 2.4m, along with 200mm to 570mm in depth. The positioning of each shelf can be configured to suit the layout requirements.   

As with all our units, our wall shelving units are easy to transport, and as always we are happy to deliver. Please contact us if you require anymore information, our staff are always happy to help.

Convenience Store Shelving

We understand that you want to make the most out of what space you have, especially when there isn’t a lot of it. Even if you have a small store, there’s still pressure to make space and fit large amounts of stock out on display. 

Some customers tend to prefer smaller stores to larger ones. It usually has all the basics they need, they don’t feel daunted or lost and they usually allow for easy navigation. However, usually smaller stores only have a small amount of storage space, so it can be tempting to just put out as much stock as you possibly can so you can free up extra storage space in the warehouse. It can then be difficult to find a perfect balance, and to not make the store look too packed and crowded. Customers can end up feeling cramped and confined if there’s too much stock squashed in such a small amount of space. In situations like this, customers can even end up feeling claustrophobic. This definitely isn’t the feeling or impression you want to give to customers, it will deter them from your store entirely.

It’s all about displaying the products on a shelf effectively to find the right balance between the amount of product and space you have available. Deep set shelves allow for large amounts of products to be stored in the same section without being too confined and cramped.

It’s all about making the most out of what space you have available when it comes to smaller spaces. Which is why corner units are also ideal for smaller stores. Instead of stacking products on the floor to fill up a corner, corner units make a great addition to smaller spaces and allow you to display merchandise more effectively. 

For more information on our range of retail shelving products you can email us direct on sales at shelving4shops.co.uk or call on 01455 221512.

Edgy Shelves

Accessorise your shelves! We’re not talking about adding sparkly bits and bobs to your shelving units. Instead, think about implementing shelf barkers into your store; this will prove to be far more effective for you, and for your customers. 

Just a single shelf edge strip can improve a customers shopping experience and loyalty to your store dramatically. It can save them valuable shopping time by allowing them to quickly identify the product and the price. It may not seem that much of a big deal if a customer is having trouble identifying a certain product, as surely they can easily just ask one of your friendly members of staff for assistance? True, but if your store gets busy, having a shelf edge strip will save the customer time, and allow you to spend more valuable time with other customers who require assistance. 

These days, people lead such busy and hectic lifestyles, they want their shopping experience to be over and done with as quickly and efficiently as possible. Their patience will most likely be tested if they can’t find a product within a minute of entering a store. Applying shelf edge barkers in front of products around the store will help ensure that customers can identify certain products a lot easier. It can also help them compare prices between similar products. Instead of inspecting the product for a small price label, all the customer has to do is scan along the shelf edge barker, allowing them to make a quick snap judgment on whether that product is going in their basket or not. 

Shelf edge barkers also allow for offers to stand out more clearly, and effectively catch the customers eye. At the end of they day, you honestly have nothing to lose by implementing shelf edge barkers into your store - it can only make your customers’, and your life easier. 

End Bays & Promo Units

Gondola shelving is a very versatile use of space and can be complemented by adding end bays in order to get your products noticed. End bays add impact and give a clean and tidy look to the end of your gondola run. They are excellent for promotions and fast selling lines.

End bays come in four widths: 665mm, 800mm 1000mm, and 1250mm to suit the different depths of your gondola units. They also come in the same heights as your gondola units: 1.4m, 1.6m, 1.8m, 2.1m and 2.4m, so you can have totally flush, clean look to your store.

If you are deciding on the size of your gondola units or end bays, low end bays (with a height of 1.4m or 1.6m) are a standard size for a small to medium store. High end bays (with a height of 1.8m to 2.4m) would normally be found in large cash and carries, large convenience stores or supermarkets.

  

You can customise your end bays with shelving, stacking baskets or peg board, and add shelf risers and dividers to your shelving, depending on your stock. Whether it’s sweets, crisps, batteries, hair accessories or drinks bottles, we have a configuration to suit your needs.

Second hand shop shelving and accessories are also available. Please visit our showroom to see what we have in stock. Alongside end bays and promotional units we stock a full range of new shelving now available in cream, black and grey:

• Wall Shelving - As well as our pegboard wall shelving we have regular wall shelving with flat shelves, this is an excellent shelving option to use around the perimeter of your store.
• Gondolas - These are a very popular option in stores due to their versatility, they can be used to make aisles throughout your store and connect seamlessly with our other bays.
• Shelves and Accessories - Customise the shelving you have with our range of accessories, from risers to tags we have everything you need to ensure your shelving works for your store.
• Corner Shelving - Traditional shelving often blocks the corner of a store, using a corner shelving unit you can make the most of the space you have!

Shelving4shops has a design and planning service to help customers choose the right products for their space, so if you are unsure of your requirements please send us a plan of your store and let our experienced team take a look for you. We could save you time and money and you can even take away your order on the same day.

Why not visit our shop shelving showroom to have a look at our extensive range of gondola shelving, wall shelving, end bays, second hand retail shelving, racking, stacking baskets and much more.  Our experienced team are happy discuss your needs. Alternatively, if you know exactly what you want to order you can call us and order over the phone on 01455 221512 or visit our website at www.shelving4shops.co.uk.